Katana Sword For Sale

The Katana was the weapon of the Samurai warrior and is also an important part of Japanese culture and history. Here you’ll find a wide selection of hand made katanas for sword collectors and practitioners. Read each sword’s description to find the right Japanese sword for you.

Historically, katanas were one of the traditionally made swords that were used by the samurai of ancient and feudal Japan. These swords are characterized by its distinctive appearance: a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. This type of sword is generally defined as the standard sized, moderately curved Japanese sword with a blade length greater than 60 cm.

With a few exceptions, katana and tachi can be distinguished from each other by the location of the signature on the tang. In general, the mei should be carved into the side of the nakago which would face outward when the sword was worn. Since a tachi was worn with the cutting edge down, and the katana was worn with the cutting edge up, the mei would be in opposite locations on the tang.

Western historians have said that katanas were among the finest cutting weapons in world military history!

Of the legends of feudal Japan, the name Oda Nobunaga needs little introduction. Newly designed by Hanwei we commemorate this powerful 16th century daimyo in steel instead of words. Samurai swords by Paul Chen and other swords are all available here at Japanese swords 4 Samurai.

Shop for the Masahiro Elite Fuji Katana on sale at Japanese Swords 4 Samurai. All authentic Japanese Samurai swords ship free! We have a wide selection of hand forged Battle ready swords for the Samurai sword enthusiast.

The Ten Ryu Ikusa damascus samurai sword is a testament to the craftsmanship the Ten Ryu line. The tsuka is remarkable in it's detail and strength. This Battle Katana features a hand forged Damascus steel blade

The elegantly simple lines of the Paul Chen / Hanwei Golden Oriole Katana have long been favored by admirers of the Japanese sword. The story told by the stunning tsuba is of a mantis stealthily stalking the cricket, unaware that he is himself being stalked by the Golden Oriole.

The Great Wave Katana made by Paul Chen for Hanwei displays the Tomoe motif used frequenly for family crests and shrine decoration. The koshirae are crafted in blackened iron and feature the Tomoe mon.

The Katana of the Wind and Thunder set by Paul Chen / Hanwei is designed specifically for the martial artist who needs a sword to meet the demands of heavy target cutting. The katana features a heavier and thicker blade with traditional furniture and fittings.

The Dragonfly Katana is a beautiful sword with a distinctive teal-green silk cord-wrap and black samé (ray skin) handles, complementing rich iron furniture with a dragonfly motif. Their deeply curved and hand polished 1060 steel blades terminate in a long “iris leaf” point for maximum cutting potential. Additionally, these swords come with two protective bags. A blue cotton travel bag and an intricately decorative display bag made from the finest heavy silk brocade.

All of our Emperor swords feature fully sharpened 1060 carbon steel blades that are heat treated to a tough spring temper. The blade is then carefully hand-finished with a beautiful mirror polish applied to the fuller.

The Warrior Series swords share the same high-performance 1060 steel, heat treatment, and sharpness as their Emperor counterparts, but we have omitted their expensive mirror polishing in favor of a more practical finish. This makes the Warrior Series a perfect choice for training and perfecting cutting techniques (Tameshigiri) without damaging or tarnishing the blade.

The Hanwei Practical Pro Katana features an extended tsuka and a thicker and longer blade to withstand the rigors of regular cutting practice. The hand-forged blade is constructed from high-carbon steel and is differentially clay tempered using traditional forging methods.

The Mizutori (Crane) Katana is a high-end, high-performance blade that was inspired by older, practical battlefield Katanas. All authentic Japanese Samurai swords ship free! We have Battle ready swords and weapons for the Samurai sword enthusiast.

The Frog katana is a unique and special sword from Hanwei, designed by legendary Paul Chen. The blade of the Kaeru Frog katana is hand-forged and folded from powder steel, with a medium-length (chu) kissaki

The Imperial Forge Kesshi Katana is a high performance cutting katana for the serious practitioner. Using specially forged and tempered folded steel this is a high quality blade that truly out performs the competition

Masahiro's Last Samurai Katana is a faithful reproduction of Captain Nathan Algren's sword from the Last Samurai and no detail has been left out including the engraving of the samurai spirit on the side of the blade.

This Raijin katana from Bushido (black) is a great choice in a folded blade katana and the quality does not stop at the blade. Good furniture detailing and quality materials make this a good choice for collectors or practitioners

This is a high quality Ryumon Samurai sword suitable for display or practice. The Dragonfly katana features a hand forged 1095 high carbon steel blade with blood grove and a traditional Dragonfly themed Tsuba and Tsuka

The Ryumon Bamboo Katana is a hand forged Samurai Sword with a blade forged of 1065 carbon steel with bo-hi groove. The blade is differentially tempered to provide an HRC of 65 on the edge with an HRC of 45 at the back

The Ryumon Imperial Katana features high quality fit and finish and makes an excellent katana for collectors or practitioners seeking a premium katana. Ryumon makes high quality Japanese swords in a wide price range and the Imperial is a top of the line, battle ready katana.

Ryumon Bamboo Cutting Katana is an excellent and affordable katana for tatami or bamboo cutting. The hand forged, hand sharpened 1095 carbon blade is extremely sharp and durable and will withstand many hours of practice

The Dokuji Nami Katana Limited Edition is continuing the Thaitsuki tradition of collectible, premium high end swords. This is a numbered, limited edition katana with a numbered certificate signed by the sword maker.

Hanwei Lotus Citadel Katana is the second in the series of Limited Edition katana from Hanwei and Citadel Knives and Swords. Each sword is signed by the smith on the nakago with the sword number, limited to 100 swords before the model is retired.

The Hanwei Bamboo Stick Katana combines an artfully carved bamboo scabbard and handle with a blade (nagasa) that is hand-forged in 1065 high-carbon steel and is differentially hardened using a traditional claying method. Find other Samurai Swords here on Japanese Swords 4 Samurai.

Lord Asano was a powerful Daimyo ordered by the Shogun to entertain guests of the Imperial Family. The highest ranking master of protocol, Kira, was given the task of teaching Asano, among others, proper matters of etiquette in this task.

We have the Hanwei (Paul Chen) Practical Special Katana on sale at Japanese Swords 4 Samurai. All authentic Japanese Samurai swords ship free! We have Battle ready swords and weapons for the Samurai sword enthusiast.

Battle ready Hanwei Raptor Shobu Zukuri Katana is on sale at Japanese Swords 4 Samurai. All authentic Japanese Samurai swords ship free! We have Battle ready swords and weapons for the Samurai sword enthusiast.